Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild ...

IX;
(g) "Management Authority" means a national management authority designated in accordance
with Article IX;
(h) "Party" means a State for which the present <strong>Convention</strong> has entered into force.
Article II
Fundamental Principles
1. Appendix I shall include all species threatened with extinction which are or may be affected by
trade. Trade in specimens of these species must be subject to particularly strict regulation in
order not to endanger further their survival and must only be authorized in exceptional
circumstances.
2. Appendix II shall include:
(a) all species which although not necessarily now threatened with extinction may become so
unless trade in specimens of such species is subject to strict regulation in order to avoid
utilization incompatible with their survival; and
(b) other species which must be subject to regulation in order that trade in specimens of certain
species referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph may be brought under effective control.
3. Appendix III shall include all species which any Party identifies as being subject to regulation
within its jurisdiction for the purpose of preventing or restricting exploitation, and as needing the
co-operation of other Parties in the control of trade.
4. The Parties shall not allow trade in specimens of species included in Appendices I, II and III
except in accordance with the provisions of the present <strong>Convention</strong>.
Article III
Regulation of Trade in Specimens of Species Included in Appendix I
1. All trade in specimens of species included in Appendix I shall be in accordance with the
provisions of this Article.
2. The export of any specimen of a species included in Appendix I shall require the prior grant
and presentation of an export permit. An export permit shall only be granted when the following
conditions have been met:
(a) a Scientific Authority of the State of export has advised that such export will not be detrimental
to the survival of that species;
(b) a Management Authority of the State of export is satisfied that the specimen was not obtained
in contravention of the laws of that State for the protection of fauna and flora;
(c) a Management Authority of the State of export is satisfied that any living specimen will be so
prepared and shipped as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment; and